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2025 (January - August)

  

Continued gardening indoors and outdoors. "Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit" - Conrad Hilton

Enjoyed a interactive murder mystery dinner and show that supported local actors. Great Brazilian food and a fun vibe!

Gold Cup final football matches in LA (Canada vs USA; Mexico vs Panama) and Will Smith in concert.

Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime xD.

Mom, I made it to Manchester (England)!

Beautiful city and of course I photographed the "car park". The museums and history are captivating.

A perfect juxtaposition of old and new. Will modern architecture last as long as Roman art? TBD.

So.. I was hungry; the fish and chips hit the spot. Couldn't leave the UK without a Guiness (not my cup of tea).

 
3 pieces of art that I resonated with. Contact me to learn why. Warning: I can be long-winded.

Of course I visited Wales to walk around castles, eat fresh seafood, and enjoy views like this xD

You're right, Wales' national parks called my name! Let me know if you have better luck finding. "Excalibur" in Snowdonia.

Oh the lore behind my lost luggage and these delicious pringles. What a story lol.
 
Some are held hostage by cinnamon rolls and honeybuns...Then there's me in Germany. Döner is better with cheese.

Honey I'm homeeeee and still speak German! Every day is leg day; wouldn't you do it for these views?


 
Delicious pancakes and of course KaDeWe's rolled ice cream was a hit. Nutella doesn't miss

 
 
Continued to eat well, make memories with friends, and soak in all the gardens and palaces. 

Contemplating purchasing a violin or viola during my next trip to Europe. Recommendations/Thoughts?

 You + Me: Europe's most underrated green spaces. Ice cream by day. Drinks, music, and pasta by night 

So much to unpack when it comes to artistic revival periods and the nostalgia that impacts humans.

  
 
Just in case it's not clocking to you: I LOVE trying new cuisine. Call it my guilty pleasure xD.

Still hiking to find the best views. You best believe I opened a book and read a few chapters here too.

Trust I'm going to get around whether that requires a bike, car,  my feet, public transportation, or a plane

One of the summer's best sunsets. Still remember how the shimmering moon and stars watched over me

There's a time and place for everything.  I'm as comfortable in cities as I am in the countryside & suburbs

 
Forever a patron and supporter of art. I understand the history and intricacies. Oh, and I love my handmade clocks and vinyls (classics and modern).

 
Appreciate family and friends suprising me with a visit to Berlin's TV tower and a meal inside it's restaurant. The views never get old and it's meaningful to see the changes since I last visited in 2015.


 
Sure, "trips" are fun, but truly feeling at home abroad and thriving as a local is a whole different level. Glad to have seen Cro, Dadju, Max Heere, and Teesy in concert. Hard to beat Open-air performances.

So, I actually do ride bikes and enjoy the simple things in life. I wouldn't want to live any other way. 

Thanks to all who made this one of the best years of my life xD. Forever grateful! You know I'll be back
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